France trip / Question value of KimKim fees
France
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Jun 10 - Jun 19, 2025
Overall KimKim - Sebastian was helpful/easy to work with and super nice. All logistics went well. Thanks, we had fun.
That said, I would not book again with KimKim without transparency on the fees. Other companies share more details on the discounts they get from hotels, cars, etc and their fee structure. I did the math and not sure it was worth what I assume the fee is we paid to KimKim. Other friends who have used you are feeling the same.
Hotel in Paris - great location, nothing fancy at all ... but clean and convenient. Nice breakfast and friendly staff.
Le Cep - I requested this and it was lovely. Property is aging a bit but they were SUPER helpful, set up a wine tasting, cocktails were great (and wine) and breakfast is fabulous. Rooms are nice and huge bathrooms, can walk to village center, market etc
Chateau in Carpentras was AMAZING. Sandrine's home is gorgeous ... rooms lovely, pool amazing and a nice casual breakfast. LOVED it. BUT ...... it is not for everyone. It's basically a room in her house and there are no services on site, nothing nearby, Sandrine is in and out. So long as guest know what to expect, all good. It was perfect for us.
The bike shop that Sebastian used was terrific - fun and easy, nice bikes, etc. All good,
Cassis - Jardine du Cassis Hotel. Clean, neat, nice pool. LONG STEEP walk to town. NO one should stay there that is not able to handle a substantial walk. We are in GREAT shape and hike/walk a lot and it was steep and long. They market it as close to town but it's not. It was fine for us but so that you are aware.
Kayak trip was FANTASTIC. Vincent, the owner, did our private tour. We are super experienced so he took us on a great adventure. Picnic provided was delicious ( simple but good - from a local business).
Hotel Reviews
great location - super nice staff. Not fancy but perfect place to stay close to everything. Nice breakfast
Vintage France
This is the owner's home - she has 2 rooms, 3 cottages. AMAZING pool and in the middle of vineyards. It is not really a hotel - no services on site except a lovely breakfast and it's not super close to a town. It was PERFECT for us - quite, relaxed, the owner is lovely and her mom!! We sat at the pool for hours. But good for travelers to be aware of location, etc.
Clean and nice pool. LONG STEEP walk to the town - not as close as they market it.
Activity Reviews
FANTASTIC - Private tour with Vincent, one of the owners. We are experienced so he took us on a fun adventure. Nice picnic that we had requested in advance.
